Refugium - What size do I need for a 130g?

[only4fudge]

Hi, I am wondering what dimensions my sump/refugium should be. I recently encountered a blackout, and a flood couldnt wait to happen. The mess was all over my hardwood flooring.

I currently use a 24" L x 8"W x 14"H ( 5-10g ) I think...

I think it is a bit too small, seeing how it always goes below the waterline, and I end up throwing 10 gallons back into the tank every weekend.

I figured a 30x 12x 14 would accomodate my needs, but how many gallons does that hold?

My max Dimensions under the tank ; 34"L x 12" W x 18"H

Some support bars are in the way, so thats the best I can accept.

Also, if I plan on making my own fuge, what kind of glue should I be using?

Are there any fuge DIY plans?

Any help would be great

Thanks in advance!

[cmomo0128]

34x12x14 is almost 22 gallons. I got that from the tank volume calculation on the rc home page. http://www.reefcentral.com/calc/vol.php

Everything you need to know about making sumps/refugiums is here
http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html

If the reason you cant go longer is because of bracing, take a look at this design http://www.melevsreef.com/acrylics/s...plit_sump.html

If you are going to go that small for a sump, consider putting your return as close to the top of the water in the tank or drill a hole in the return pipe at the top of the water line in the overflow box. This is if you have a reef ready tank and will make the return line suck air instead of water reducing the amount that ends up in the sump. Hope this helps a little.

[cmomo0128]

sorry..that was 30x12x14 in that calculation.

[only4fudge]

Hey, thanks a lot!

[cmomo0128]

Any time. Glad I could help.

[Billy Rocket]

To get a bigger sump under my oceanic stand, i lowered the water to just under 1/2 way, took out center post/brace, put in big sump, put brace back, filled tank. Whata ya know, it worked

[only4fudge]

So youre saying, that brace sits on your sump?

Thats hardcore